Comments on MC Q&A Part 5TypePad2009-07-03T01:31:07ZMiami Heraldhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/fiusports/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://miamiherald.typepad.com/fiusports/2009/07/mc-qa-part-5/comments/atom.xml/FIUer commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570dfa50c970c2009-07-07T19:55:17Z2009-07-07T19:55:17ZFIUerJust don't buy the argument that winning alone is the silver bullet that will signficantly boost our attendance. At least...<p>Just don&#39;t buy the argument that winning alone is the silver bullet that will signficantly boost our attendance. At least not in our case. To me, us playing in the Sun Belt hurts our attendance as much, if not more, than our lack of consistent winning. Do you really think even if we win 7 or 8 games that we&#39;ll come even close to selling out against a ULM or Middle Tennessee? I just don&#39;t see it in this town. But conversely even if we&#39;re a 4 or 5 win team I can see us coming close to selling out against a Pitt, WVU or even a UCF/USF. There&#39;s just so little interest in Sun Belt teams in this town, it&#39;s like swimming against a rip tide. A plan to leave the Sun Belt needs to be a high priority if this program is to succeed long term. </p>OC Panther commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571d45ca5970b2009-07-07T19:39:39Z2009-07-07T19:39:39ZOC PantherI know its not Petes fault. Its the fault of the editors who put him on other projects but these...<p>I know its not Petes fault. Its the fault of the editors who put him on other projects but these long periods inbetween updates is killing this blog.<br />
</p>alt7787 commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570d8c4fd970c2009-07-06T23:53:49Z2009-07-06T23:53:49Zalt7787it also feels like we have a bye every week or 2. ha.<p>it also feels like we have a bye every week or 2. ha.</p>chrisfiu commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571cc9483970b2009-07-06T22:06:21Z2009-07-06T22:06:21ZchrisfiuFIUPIKE - it sure feels that way!<p>FIUPIKE - it sure feels that way!</p>chrisfiu commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571cc9455970b2009-07-06T22:05:46Z2009-07-06T22:05:46ZchrisfiuFIUPIKE - it sure feels that way!<p>FIUPIKE - it sure feels that way!</p>OC Panther commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570d7c2c0970c2009-07-06T22:04:15Z2009-07-06T22:04:15ZOC PantherOf PGs decisions the one to stop playing body-bag games is the best. You cant grow game attendance when by...<p>Of PGs decisions the one to stop playing body-bag games is the best.</p>
<p>You cant grow game attendance when by the time we play our first home game we are 0-4 and been shellacked 56-7. </p>
<p>How can u get any average FIU student or Miami sports fan to be excited by that. T</p>
<p>hat doesnt create buzz thats a buzz killer, when u take that into consideration, we have done great in attendance.</p>Joel commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571cc8861970b2009-07-06T21:47:01Z2009-07-06T21:47:02ZJoelWe basically do... at least all of OOC games, and those are the games that we could be using to...<p>We basically do... at least all of OOC games, and those are the games that we could be using to bring fans to the stadium. As much as I like the Sun Belt, what game is going to foster more interest, a home game against ULM or a home game against UCF? A home game against Middle Tennessee or a home game against Rutgers or another Big East team? A home game against North Texas or a home game against Duke or another ACC team?</p>
<p>We need OOC games at HOME to create headlines and attention, to stir local interest, to send a message. We need six games at home instead of five, just like most other respected programs.</p>FIUPIKE commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571cc25bf970b2009-07-06T20:33:53Z2009-07-06T20:33:53ZFIUPIKE You guys make it sound like we play all our games on the road, LOL...<p>You guys make it sound like we play all our games on the road, LOL...</p>Joel commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571cc0e50970b2009-07-06T20:23:39Z2009-07-06T20:23:39ZJoelFIU Fanatic brings up an interesting point about Maryland... that article makes no mention of Maryland as the last OOC...<p>FIU Fanatic brings up an interesting point about Maryland... that article makes no mention of Maryland as the last OOC opponent in 2010. Is that spot still open? Would it be possible for us to have 6 home games for the first time in our FBS history? I sure hope so...</p>FIURage commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571cc0a2c970b2009-07-06T20:17:23Z2009-07-06T20:17:23ZFIURagehttp://www.fiusports.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11700&KEY=Scout reports a new commit http://floridainternational.scout.com/a.z?s=446&p=8&c=1&nid=4206240<p>Scout reports a new commit</p>
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</p>CJ commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570d6f98f970c2009-07-06T19:06:37Z2009-07-06T19:06:37ZCJim with joel on this one guys.. i want to see games here on our campus stadium.. the only way...<p>im with joel on this one guys.. i want to see games here on our campus stadium.. the only way to get fans in the stands is to have home games</p>Joel commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570d63696970c2009-07-06T17:17:31Z2009-07-06T17:17:31ZJoelScheduling home-and-home series are crucial. Forget the money games where we are guranteed to lose for a quick buck and...<p>Scheduling home-and-home series are crucial. Forget the money games where we are guranteed to lose for a quick buck and sacrifice a home game. I want to see my team play 6 home games, not 5. I want us to schedule games with opponents who will agree to play us here. And now we have legitimate chances of going to bowl games with out of conference victories year in and year out.</p>
<p>Plus, home games against Duke will bring out crowds. Home games against UCF will bring out crowds. And they should be good games, good learning experiences. I&#39;m excited for 2010 and beyond as much as I am excited for this upcoming season. </p>ridgepanther commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570d595d5970c2009-07-06T16:39:25Z2009-07-06T16:39:25Zridgepanther"Number one cutting down senseless penalties" does that mean coach will not get called for his dumb penalties?<p>&quot;Number one cutting down senseless penalties&quot; does that mean coach will not get called for his dumb penalties?</p>CJ commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c8f672970b2009-07-06T14:30:41Z2009-07-06T14:30:42ZCJand this is not to say that we wouldnt mind playing the big boys... we just want them to come...<p>and this is not to say that we wouldnt mind playing the big boys... we just want them to come to miami.. make it fair.. hell if FAU can get texas to come to the rats mouth... (boca raton) hell im sure we can find some1 out there willing to hit up a home and home game.</p>quijote! commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570d41463970c2009-07-06T14:23:05Z2009-07-06T14:23:05Zquijote!Wouldn't beating Alabama and Florida in AWAY games be better than beating Toledo and Duke at home? ;) Point taken...thanks...<p>Wouldn&#39;t beating Alabama and Florida in AWAY games be better than beating Toledo and Duke at home? ;)</p>
<p>Point taken...thanks for your feedback guys. </p>TXgoldenpanther commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c89ed4970b2009-07-06T14:01:42Z2009-07-06T14:01:43ZTXgoldenpantherQuijote, It's just my opinion but I feel the team learned more by beating Toledo than by getting blown out...<p>Quijote,</p>
<p>It&#39;s just my opinion but I feel the team learned more by beating Toledo than by getting blown out by Iowa. I am a USF alum as well, and I was up there when they transitioned to the Big East and they improved by mixing tough games with &quot;winnable&quot; games in their OOC.</p>FIU Fanatic commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c86b96970b2009-07-06T13:51:49Z2009-07-06T13:51:49ZFIU FanaticWell, we are having home and home with Rutgers, Texas A&M, Louisville, UCF, and Duke...as per an official release early...<p>Well, we are having home and home with Rutgers, Texas A&amp;M, Louisville, UCF, and Duke...as per an official release early on this year.. While Duke is not the strongest program, they play in the ACC...also the Big 12 (Texas A&amp;M)and Big East (Louisville and Rutgers), besides a CUSA state foe )UCF,) are part of the schedule. </p>
<p>I haven&#39;t heard or read anywhere we are going to play Maryland again, and let alone in 2010...unless they are the final OOC foe then. As far as I know, we have 3 OOC games set for 2010: Rutgers, @Texas A&amp;M, and @UCF. </p>
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<a href="http://www.fiusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=56140&SPID=4780&DB_OEM_ID=11700&ATCLID=1609875" rel="nofollow">http://www.fiusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=56140&amp;SPID=4780&amp;DB_OEM_ID=11700&amp;ATCLID=1609875</a></p>CJ commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c845d5970b2009-07-06T13:41:53Z2009-07-06T13:41:54ZCJquijote... the name of thhe game is win and get fans in the stands.. if you sign to play an...<p>quijote... the name of thhe game is win and get fans in the stands.. if you sign to play an away game thats 1 less game to get fans in the stands... by signing.. not lesser competition.. but lets face it 2 of the 4 teams we are goin to play this year are on a collision course for the NC title game. by scheduling more teams like a rutgers, louisville, etc. we are scheduling teams that are beatable and also get the chance to beat them at home </p>chrisfiu commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c843e6970b2009-07-06T13:40:24Z2009-07-06T13:40:24ZchrisfiuI'd rather see home-and-home series with Duke and Louisville. Although not the powerhouses that are bama and Florida, they're certainly...<p>I&#39;d rather see home-and-home series with Duke and Louisville. Although not the powerhouses that are bama and Florida, they&#39;re certainly worthy opponents and still bring media exposure and are likely to increase attendance at home games, something which we&#39;re unlikely to see with Bama and Florida given the demands on those teams&#39; schedule and the fact that their away games are mainly scheduled against major SEC rivals. </p>FIUPIKE commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570d336fc970c2009-07-06T13:25:08Z2009-07-06T13:25:08ZFIUPIKEQuijote: Auditioning for Conference USA.<p>Quijote:</p>
<p>Auditioning for Conference USA.</p>quijote! commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c807bf970b2009-07-06T13:09:02Z2009-07-06T13:09:02Zquijote!Thanks for the explanation Roman. However, I personally would sacrifice an AWAY and that's means we get the incredible educational...<p>Thanks for the explanation Roman. </p>
<p>However, I personally would sacrifice an AWAY and that&#39;s means we get the incredible educational an experience opportunity of playing at the Swamp and Bama instead of home and home against the likes of Toledo and Duke. Wouldn&#39;t you agree?</p>Roman commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c7ede0970b2009-07-06T12:44:53Z2009-07-06T12:44:54ZRomanhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/fiusportsquijote...those schools are willing to play home and home with FIU and that is one of the main reasons for...<p>quijote...those schools are willing to play home and home with FIU and that is one of the main reasons for it.</p>quijote! commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c6d0d8970b2009-07-06T04:59:07Z2009-07-06T04:59:07Zquijote!I like having a difficult non conference schedule. I understand it was scheduled before Mario's time, but I don't want...<p>I like having a difficult non conference schedule. I understand it was scheduled before Mario&#39;s time, but I don&#39;t want to see Mario &amp; Co scheduling easier games. However, with Texas A&amp;M, UCF and Maryland scheduled in 2010 and UCF, Louisville and Duke in 2011, its certainly starting to look like it. </p>
<p>Why are we scheduled to play UCF &amp; Louisville so often in the next 3, 4 years? I don&#39;t like that!!! Pete, any ideas?</p>FIUcanesFan commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c4478f970b2009-07-05T23:44:20Z2009-07-05T23:44:20ZFIUcanesFanI think that in regards to most improved for this season. I would like to see our kicking game make...<p>I think that in regards to most improved for this season. I would like to see our kicking game make a big leap. Last season we lost games in which a good kicking game would have turned them in to W&#39;s.<br />
I ran into to something crazy in regards to this upcoming season. An espn writer is ranking FIU as having the toughest nonconference schedule in the nation. I think that is a both scary and rewarding at the same time. Here is a link to the article. <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4294864&name=feldman_bruce&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fespn%2fblog%2findex%3fentryID%3d4294864%26name%3dfeldman_bruce" rel="nofollow">http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4294864&amp;name=feldman_bruce&amp;action=upsell&amp;appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fespn%2fblog%2findex%3fentryID%3d4294864%26name%3dfeldman_bruce</a><br />
I wonder what they will rank our SOS this season as considering last season we were ranked in the 100s by most polls.</p>FIU Fanatic commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c2ffd3970b2009-07-05T21:58:20Z2009-07-05T21:58:20ZFIU FanaticPete, a question....would you be able to know/post statistics...perhaps from the Spring...or perhaps early Summer...as to the players lifting weights,...<p>Pete, a question....would you be able to know/post statistics...perhaps from the Spring...or perhaps early Summer...as to the players lifting weights, jumping abilities, running the 40 yard dash, etc? I know some teams find a way to make those public...is there a way our numbers/stats (if they were tabulated) could be put in here?</p>
<p>Thanks....</p>LonePanther commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571c217c8970b2009-07-05T16:28:54Z2009-07-05T16:28:54ZLonePantherI believe we really lacked in the running game and in somewhat in the kicking game last year. Given that,...<p>I believe we really lacked in the running game and in somewhat in the kicking game last year. Given that, DP has shown a lot of potential. I expect the RB&#39;s to really step it up this year, specially since everyone is going to be busy looking at all our athletes at the WR positions.</p>
<p>I liked our defense last year. I thought they were pretty fast, well coached and hard hitting. It really showed in the USF game. To hear MC say that the biggest improvement will come from the defensive side of the football is actually pretty remarkable.</p>FIUJM commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570c2fecf970c2009-07-04T17:07:52Z2009-07-04T17:07:52ZFIUJMPete, Thanks for having questions answered. Coach Cristobal is right, our LB's are going to shine on defense this year....<p>Pete, Thanks for having questions answered. Coach Cristobal is right, our LB&#39;s are going to shine on defense this year. That position is loaded with talent. </p>
<p>I subscribe to Sporting News Magazine and those guys are ridiculous covering college football. Their preseason rankings have FIU football at #115. </p>
<p>Pete, when fall practice begin...do you think they&#39;ll be open to public? Thanks.</p>
<p>Go FIU!!!</p>CJ commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570c1e2b7970c2009-07-04T13:59:32Z2009-07-04T13:59:32ZCJi put the Dline to be the most improved. i know we are young in some areas there but we...<p>i put the Dline to be the most improved. i know we are young in some areas there but we are starting to see depth.. i think they are goin to suprise some people</p>SouthPaw commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571b664cc970b2009-07-04T12:33:03Z2009-07-04T12:33:04ZSouthPawPete, I read in a pre-season review of FIU football that Chris Cook is expected to come back next season....<p>Pete, I read in a pre-season review of FIU football that Chris Cook is expected to come back next season. Can you validate that, and also give us an update on the status of Carlos Munera? </p>
<p>I agree, the running game will be better, that is, if Darriet Perry can stay healthy. Darriet can carry it. He&#39;s the best running back we&#39;ve ever had.</p>
<p>I look for the biggest improvements to come from the defensive line. I think Kambriel Willis, James Jones, Jonathan Jackson, Reggie Jones, Thatcher Starling, and Cody Pellicer will make major contributions this year.</p>Esteban commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571b5605f970b2009-07-04T06:54:43Z2009-07-04T06:54:43ZEstebanpictures of almost any women's college volleyball team always seem to come out good. go figure.<p>pictures of almost any women&#39;s college volleyball team always seem to come out good. go figure.</p>quijote! commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570bf7192970c2009-07-04T05:01:42Z2009-07-04T05:01:42Zquijote!Great answer to out of the cage's question Is there any way for a team to be given a shot...<p>Great answer to out of the cage&#39;s question</p>
<p>Is there any way for a team to be given a shot at a national title coming from the Sun Belt?</p>
<p>I love the fact that he respects North Texas pretty much the same way he respects Alabama. Treat everyone the same...that is with the utmost respect. If you go into a game thinking otherwise, you&#39;ll get a USA 2, SPAIN 0 result. I like this attitude. </p>Max commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571b41234970b2009-07-04T04:04:42Z2009-07-04T04:04:42ZMaxEven though we're younger in that department, I really think the running game might see the most improvements.<p>Even though we&#39;re younger in that department, I really think the running game might see the most improvements.</p>FIU Fanatic commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011570bd6c95970c2009-07-04T00:13:42Z2009-07-04T00:13:42ZFIU FanaticShe's hot, hot, hot.....and smart too.... I can't wait until football season!!....and basketball season.....and baseball season....heck....for volleyball season with Yari...<p>She&#39;s hot, hot, hot.....and smart too....</p>
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I can&#39;t wait until football season!!....and basketball season.....and baseball season....heck....for volleyball season with Yari in it.......</p>
<p>Go FIU!!</p>FIURage commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571b24c4c970b2009-07-04T00:03:02Z2009-07-04T00:03:02ZFIURageShe is more than pretty good she is HOT!!! In person shes one fit chica!<p>She is more than pretty good she is HOT!!! In person shes one fit chica! </p>c-UM commented on 'MC Q&A Part 5'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2011571b097ca970b2009-07-03T22:53:37Z2009-07-03T22:53:37Zc-UMis YR single and ready to mingle? (sorry parents)... shes pretty good<p>is YR single and ready to mingle? (sorry parents)... shes pretty good</p>